Revenue and Profitability - For the six months ended February 28, 2025, the Group's revenue was approximately RMB720.9 million, representing an increase of approximately 12.6% year-on-year from approximately RMB640.1 million for the corresponding period of last year[17]. - Profit for the period was RMB234.3 million, reflecting a 6.6% increase from RMB219.9 million in the prior year[14]. - Adjusted net profit for the period was RMB240.98 million, an increase of 5.4% from RMB228.69 million[14]. - Earnings per share increased to RMB0.195, up 6.6% from RMB0.183[14]. - Total revenue for the six months ended February 28, 2025, increased by 12.6% to RMB720,861,000 compared to RMB640,111,000 for the same period in 2024[77]. - The increase in total revenue was primarily driven by a rise in student enrollment and average tuition fees[78]. - Total comprehensive income for the six months ended February 28, 2025, was RMB236,265,000, an increase of 7.3% compared to RMB219,908,000 for the same period in 2024[159]. Student Enrollment - Student enrollment increased to 56,056, up by 1,979 students or 3.7% compared to 54,077 students in the previous year[14]. - The Group maintained the number of schools at 3, with no change from the previous year[14]. - Huali College had 25,353 students enrolled, a slight increase of 0.7% from 25,183 students in the previous year[71]. - Huali Vocational College saw a significant enrollment increase of 18.0%, growing from 21,331 to 25,171 students[71]. - Huali Technician College experienced a decline in enrollment by 26.9%, dropping from 7,563 to 5,532 students[71]. - The Guangzhou campus of Huali College saw a notable decline in enrollment by 10.0%, from 21,092 to 18,987 students[71]. - The Jiangmen campus of Huali College experienced a substantial increase in enrollment by 55.6%, rising from 4,091 to 6,366 students[71]. - Huali Vocational College's Guangzhou campus enrollment increased by 18.9%, from 13,146 to 15,630 students[71]. Expenses and Costs - Cost of sales increased by approximately 23.3% year-on-year to approximately RMB364.2 million, up from approximately RMB295.3 million[18]. - Selling expenses rose by approximately 33.0% to approximately RMB17.9 million, attributed to increased marketing expenses for the 2024/2025 academic year[20]. - Administrative expenses increased by approximately 39.4% to approximately RMB81.8 million, up from RMB58.7 million in the previous year[21]. - The Group's cost of sales for the same period was approximately RMB364.2 million, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 23.3% from approximately RMB295.3 million[23]. - The Group's administrative expenses increased by approximately 39.4% to approximately RMB81.8 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, from approximately RMB58.7 million for the same period last year[26]. Financial Position - As of February 28, 2025, the Group's property, plant, and equipment amounted to approximately RMB5,057.9 million, an increase of about 3.0% from approximately RMB4,909.9 million as of August 31, 2024[39]. - Total assets decreased to RMB7,182,630,000 as of February 28, 2025, from RMB7,500,780,000 as of August 31, 2024, representing a decline of 4.2%[162]. - Total equity increased to RMB4,050,356,000 as of February 28, 2025, compared to RMB3,818,054,000 as of August 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of 6.1%[162]. - Current liabilities decreased significantly to RMB1,204,089,000 as of February 28, 2025, down from RMB1,647,116,000 as of August 31, 2024, a decrease of 26.9%[163]. - The Group's current liabilities exceeded its current assets by RMB734,618,000 as of February 28, 2025[174]. Cash Flow and Financing - Cash generated from operations for the six months ended February 28, 2025, was RMB96,551,000, an increase of 36.5% compared to RMB70,740,000 for the same period in 2024[167]. - Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB48,694,000, a significant recovery from a net cash used of RMB25,008,000 in the prior year[167]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB395,654,000 as of February 28, 2025, from RMB840,875,000 as of August 31, 2024, a decline of 53.0%[162]. - The Group had significant capital commitments of RMB314,893,000 expected to be incurred within the coming twelve months for property, plant, and equipment[174]. - Interest paid decreased to RMB30,732,000 from RMB76,653,000 in the previous year, indicating improved financial management[167]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The Company complied with all code provisions set out in the Corporate Governance Code during the reporting period, except for the separation of roles between the chairman and CEO[99]. - The Company has adopted a Model Code to regulate securities transactions, with all Directors confirming compliance throughout the reporting period[106]. - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, responsible for reviewing the integrity and accuracy of the financial information[113]. - The Board believes that good corporate governance is essential for enhancing confidence among shareholders, potential investors, and business partners[103]. Future Plans and Strategic Initiatives - The Group aims to expand campus capacity and improve teaching services to sustain growth in student enrollment[85]. - The Group plans to explore diversified non-formal vocational education to achieve sustainable long-term development[86]. - The company has established a wholly-owned subsidiary in California to expand its education operations overseas, indicating a strategic move towards international market expansion[154]. - The company is committed to meeting the Qualification Requirement for foreign investments in higher education, which includes compliance with local regulations[156].
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